Security
Gerald Albert Promoted To President Of EDO Corp.
Following a board of directors meeting recently, EDO Corporation, College Point, N.Y., announced a top executive change. Gerald Albert, an officer and director of the company was promoted to president and chief operating officer of the 55-year-old aerospace-electronics firm.
Electric Boat Launches Attack Submarine 'Baltimore'
Maryland's senior senator and dean of its Congressional delegation called today for a Navy "second to none." Speaking at launching ceremonies for the 688-Class fast attack submarine Baltimore (SSN-704) at General Dynamics' Electric Boat Division, Senator Charles McC.
NYC's New Floating Detention Facility Built By Avondale Industries Opens Up Space
In 1989 the City of New York placed an order for the world's first built-to-order floating detention facility from Avondale Industries Shipyard. The city already has four floating detention facilities used for work-release and minimum security: two
Newport News Shipbuilding Delivers 13th Los Angeles Class Submarine, SSN-718 "Honolulu/ To Navy
The submarine Honolulu (SSN- 718) became the 13th Los Angeles class attack submarine delivered recently to the Navy by Newport News Shipbuilding. The sub is the 37th the Virginia shipyard has built for the Navy. The Honolulu will officially enter the
United States Lines Names Capt. Yarborough Assistant Marine Supt.
Capt. Edwin K. Yarborough has been named assistant marine superintendent, United States Lines. The appointment was announced by Kenneth W. Gundling, vice president-marine, at New York, N.Y. Captain Yarborough was previously safety director, marine, at the Lines' New York office.
Clemlite® System Offers Economy And Safety
—Literature Available According to Clemco Industries, Burlingame, Calif., the Clemlite™ system of abrasive blast hoses, couplings and nozzles can heighten productivity by lightening operators' loads by as much as 62 percent, while offering improved safety and economy.
President Cuts USCG Funding
On August 13, President Bush hosted the President's Economic Forum at Baylor University in Waco, Texas, bringing together a variety of individuals to discuss the fundamentals of the economy and the President's agenda to increase economic growth for the future.
Terrorist and Bogus Marine Credentials
The U.S. Coast Guard and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) completed a 14-month investigation — dubbed Operation Drydock — into national security threats and document fraud associated with U.S. merchant mariner credentials. It revealed
New Chesterton Cartridge Seal Meets API 610 Specs
—Literature Available The new Chesterton cartridge mounted single seal meets API 610 requirements and provides the hydrocarbon process industry with an off-the-shelf, high-performance seal with capabilities usually found only in custom seals. The
Premiere Maritime Security Exhibition to be Held in NYC
For the first time ever, a conference and exhibition will be dedicated solely to the area of maritime security — an area that is so vital to protecting our nation's ports and harbors. Scheduled to occur from September 18-19, 2002, at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York City,